SING CENTER STAGE is a unique 5-day intensive for high school-aged singers offering morning and afternoon group sessions to help you make your dreams come true as a singer, performer, and all-around vocal talent. On the final night, each singer performs two solo songs in a professionally produced evening for the public at Jazz St. Louis! 2025 Faculty includes Christine Andreas (two-time Tony nominee), Anita Jackson (Broadway debut in Annie Warbucks, sung with Bette Midler and Mariah Carey) and Sing Center Stage creator and St. Louis Arts Award Winner Tim Schall, along with two professional accompanists.
Past Sing Center Stage students have performed on Broadway, toured major US concert venues as soloists, made the top 50 of American Idol, and been accepted to top university musical theater and vocal performance programs. Students are mentored daily by the renowned Broadway-level faculty, focusing on stage presence, lyric interpretation, song choice, vocal technique and personal connection to the song and the audience. This training benefits singers across all genres: musical theater, jazz, pop, singer-songwriters, show choirs and any young singers wishing to become more confident performers & people. Camp dates are June 1-5, 2025.
Dive into an underwater egg hunt where kids ages 8-14 can win awesome prizes, swim and listen to their favorite tunes. Pre-registration is required.
Join popular storytelling Bobby Norfolk at this special events at the St. Louis County Library. Norfolk will share stories from many continents to show us that we share a common humanity. No matter how different we may seem to be, we are identical within.
This special event at The Hub in Chesterfield features young vendors ages 4-18, selling handmade goods. From crafts and artwork to tasty treats and unique creations, you'll find incredible products, all made by talented young business owners.
Kaleidoscope Crown, written by playwright Ashleigh Akilah Rucker, tells the inspiring story of a young girl who awakens to a shocking new ability: with every new emotion, her hair transforms into vibrant, multicolor tresses. This extraordinary change disrupts the uniformity and peace of her small traditional village, prompting both her and those around her to confront their perceptions of beauty and individuality. This live performance at COCA is for ages 6 and up.
At the Maryville Center for Access and Achievement, we’re all about making learning exciting, hands-on, and unforgettable! From virtual reality adventures to drone exploration, from game development to robotics, our programs are designed to spark curiosity and fuel innovation. Whether your child dreams of designing the next big video game, coding a futuristic app, or piloting drones like a pro, they’ll get real-world experience with cutting-edge technology in a fun and supportive environment. Led by expert instructors who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech leaders, our interactive programs build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that will set them up for success in today’s digital world.
On the Fly Pros is the most unique summer camp in town! This summer, let your kids perform, fly, and defy gravity at On the Fly STL Studios Aerial & Flying Summer Camps! Each action-packed week combines aerial, dance, and harness flying with circus arts and team-building fun! Campers will create an exciting performance by the end of the week - because at On the Fly, every camper is a star!
2025 Camp Sessions & Themes:
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.